ABSTRACT
Mechanics is a branch of physical science dealing with the macroscopic behavior
of matter under the influence of a mechanical force. By macroscopic is meant that
matter is viewed on a continuum basis with no regard to its constituent atoms or
molecules. Generally, mechanics is divided into two main fields: (i) statics and
(ii) dynamics. As its name implies, statics is concerned with the cases where
no motion is produced by the applied force. Conversely, dynamics deals with
motion under the influence of force.
